For generations, the Grand Valley has been Colorado’s orchard country—peaches, cherries, and plums ripening beneath red cliffs and golden light. Today, vineyards flourish beside them, filling the valley with the scent of fruit and wine. Come visit, linger a while, and you may just find it’s a place you’ll never want to leave.
Cradled by red mesas and the winding Colorado River, the Grand Valley has long been the agricultural heart of Colorado. For more than a century, its orchards have produced the state’s most celebrated peaches, cherries, and plums—later joined by vineyards that now shape the region’s high-desert character.
Since earning its American Viticultural Area designation in 1991, the Grand Valley has become home to most of Colorado’s vines and wineries. The climate, soil, and sunlight here tell a story of resilience and craft—a place where nature and tradition continue to inspire every harvest.
In Palisade, food and wine are more than what’s on the table—they’re how we share our story. From orchard rows to winery cellars, from local kitchens to farmstead creameries, the valley’s makers infuse each creation with a sense of place and purpose.
Palisade Food & Wine exists to celebrate those people and experiences—to connect you with the growers, winemakers, and chefs who define our region’s flavor. We invite you to explore, taste, and savor the spirit of the Grand Valley—one glass, one plate, one unforgettable visit at a time.
Palisade Food and Wine Festival
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